Nate Collins left the game with a knee injury and Stephen Paea (turf toe) didn’t play, leaving Chicago down three defensive tackles with Pro Bowler Henry Melton (knee) out for the season.
Paea said he should return to the starting lineup Thursday against the Giants (0-5) and said he was surprised not to play against the Saints.

“I was, but I’ve got to listen to the doctors and telling me what not to do,” Paea said. “I have a high chance of going (Thursday).”
What trend?
Tight end Martellus Bennett said the Bears falling behind early — 13-0 Sunday — is not a trend.

“Trends take a long time,” he said, “so, no, I don’t think it’s a trend.”
Sticking the landing
Bennett was flipped on the sideline after a catch and left for a few minutes after landing hard on his shoulder and head.

“It probably looked cool on TV,” he said. “I made the play. That’s what really matters. I did gymnastics as a kid, so I finished the flip.”

What was his best event?

“I didn’t really compete,” he said. “I just did gymnastics. I’m an amateur.”